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2006 Ford EXPLORER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1195866
Internal NHTSA #	10731400
Manufacurer	Ford Motor Company
Brand	FORD
Model	EXPLORER
Model Year	2006
File date	01/06/15
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While parked, looking from front of vehicle, i observed a metal part hanging down on front right underside next to inside of tire. An ase mechanic friend saw it & knew that it was a corroded steering stabilizer link (long bolt w/ grommets). He reached under the vehicle and easily pulled it down. He said it is a common problem on many types of vehicles and replacement part of slightly different design is $10-20 & easily installed. I called metro ford madison, wi who advised there was no recall on this part and would cost $200 to install a new one plus replace the other side but no wheel alignment is needed. I decided to buy 2 new links (moog brand) that are a heavier design and my son & i installed them. There is now much less body roll especially notice when in round-a-bouts where previously was difficult to remain in only one of the 2 circular lanes.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	105000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MARSHALL, WI
VIN pattern	1FMEU74846UXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	27/04/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 Ford EXPLORER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Ford EXPLORER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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